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AV53 LSL

2003 BMW 316

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,813 mi
Last recorded131,813 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 31673,348 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 LSL
MakeBMW
Model316
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2015 131,813 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 27 Nov 2015 131,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive excessive smoke (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 130,676 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 130,675 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 128,653 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 127,336 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 125,108 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 119,785 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 21 May 2009 115,011 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 101,911 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 83,127 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM HAS BRACKET THAT IS WEAKEND DUE TO COROSION

Pass 18 Jul 2006 65,472 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 316?

Based on 1,210,990 MOT tests across 108,989 vehicles.

69.2%
Pass Rate
5,781
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
108,989
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 71,150
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 70,761
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 45,241
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 39,617
parking brake recording little or no effort 33,703
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AV53 LSL is a 2003 BMW 316 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2003 BMW 316 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.3% with a typical mileage of 73,348 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 316 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 71,150 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV53 LSL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 316 typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 23 years old, this BMW 316 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV53 LSL registered?

AV53 LSL is a 2003 BMW 316, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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